This is the most comprehensive step by step tutorial I've watched regarding changing the struts.Others just focus on just the already completely assembled strut leaving out the critical coil spring part.Thanks
Thanks a ton for this! My son hit a storm drain bent the strut and tie rod. Quick Amazon order and this video and he is back on the road. Much appreciated!
@Johnnysshop Bro, amazingly enough and 4 more Proteges later...I came back to this same video for the same strut/spring replacement. Thanks again and hope you're well these many years later.
Great videos ..glad you feel better n really hope for those cafe racer videos ...there are the best how to videos ive seen n really foward in seeing it done.. im doing a cafe racer as well n following a lot of your steps =)
thanks alot bud u really know how to show a first timer how to do a good and excellent job on the very first try. I own a 2000 Mazda protege 1.6L and I've had my share of problems with it lol. thanks alot saved me alot of money in mechanic labor :)
I had to use a hammer & chisel to get the nut off the top of the sway bar link on the MPV I was working on. No joy there.! Lol!! It had the exact same struts as this car. Great video though. It helped me a lot. Cheers!!
I understand this video was uploaded a while back but have a few questions. Is it fine to jack up the axle from the semi-sphere rubber cap underneath them?, (forgive me, i cant find the appropriate name for it). I also had issues with one of the endlink nuts, out of the 4 on each side, 1 refused to give and i had to resort to cutting it off, thankfully i found the appropriate replacement nuts. One thing i ran into was that the endlink bolt seemed to be stuck, or at least under tension meaning that it seemed hesitant to pop out of the strut. I haven't yet got it out, just wondering if it would be easier if i was to allow the shock to be loose or if i should keep it attached at the shock tower and use something like a hammer. Is the ball join inside the endlinks supposed to move freely and allow the bolt to be removed from the strut? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the video, it has given me the confidence to do the same on my 626! What is the allen hex key size for the end link? Do you hold it still while turning the 14mm nut?
Getting ready to do this on a 2002 Galant and will be replacing the coil springs as well...I have everything to do it,but my question is,do you just remove the top "cup" on the front spring?The one that the strut mount rides on,does it just pop off the spring or there a special way to get it off to transfer to the new spring..I have done struts,but never coil over types so this is a new part of ity for me..thank you
You'll need to remove it if the new units don't include them. Some do, most don't. Taking them off with an impact helps a ton. Just be very careful with the spring compressor, they can slip.
Hello there I have a question I my car the nut in the middle is not in the center the one after you put the strut inside the spring and then you put cover and then the nut. Will this cause anything in my car or is the cause of vibration
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was using an impact on that nut on the link and never got it to move. Jesus now I see why. Sorry I am new to this.
@@Johnnysshophello, my mechanic did not watch out for the white spots. and put it in the oposite way. Now my Mazda Protege 2000 when i release my wheel goes right. Wheel alignment help or it needs to be switched?
This is the most comprehensive step by step tutorial I've watched regarding changing the struts.Others just focus on just the already completely assembled strut leaving out the critical coil spring part.Thanks
Thanks, I really appreciate it. Spread the word!
you should loosin the center nut while everything is still tight and on the car that way you don't have to hold it with a screwdriver
Thank you sir! Just did this job on my car - watching your video on my phone with one hand, breaker bar in the other :) Cheers from Australia
Thanks a ton for this! My son hit a storm drain bent the strut and tie rod. Quick Amazon order and this video and he is back on the road. Much appreciated!
+Damien Bowersock Awesome, I appreciate the feedback!
That was one of the most spastic and incredibly awesome videos I've seen in a long time. Excellent. Dude, we must be related. Thank you.
Thanks!
@Johnnysshop Bro, amazingly enough and 4 more Proteges later...I came back to this same video for the same strut/spring replacement. Thanks again and hope you're well these many years later.
Great videos ..glad you feel better n really hope for those cafe racer videos ...there are the best how to videos ive seen n really foward in seeing it done.. im doing a cafe racer as well n following a lot of your steps =)
very good and very explanatory every detail.Great!!
Thanks for watching!
thanks alot bud u really know how to show a first timer how to do a good and excellent job on the very first try. I own a 2000 Mazda protege 1.6L and I've had my share of problems with it lol. thanks alot saved me alot of money in mechanic labor :)
+Jeff Ramer Awesome!
This helped me out. Thanks man!!
I had to use a hammer & chisel to get the nut off the top of the sway bar link on the MPV I was working on. No joy there.! Lol!! It had the exact same struts as this car. Great video though. It helped me a lot. Cheers!!
Thank you this was awesome!
Thank you you saved my car
Great job.
Great video, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thankyou! this is exactly my car (apart from mine being badged a ford) . What luck!
In Australia the Mazda 323 and the Ford Lazer have the running gear - easy to get parts ;)
I understand this video was uploaded a while back but have a few questions. Is it fine to jack up the axle from the semi-sphere rubber cap underneath them?, (forgive me, i cant find the appropriate name for it). I also had issues with one of the endlink nuts, out of the 4 on each side, 1 refused to give and i had to resort to cutting it off, thankfully i found the appropriate replacement nuts. One thing i ran into was that the endlink bolt seemed to be stuck, or at least under tension meaning that it seemed hesitant to pop out of the strut. I haven't yet got it out, just wondering if it would be easier if i was to allow the shock to be loose or if i should keep it attached at the shock tower and use something like a hammer. Is the ball join inside the endlinks supposed to move freely and allow the bolt to be removed from the strut? Thanks in advance.
Good video and thanks! You should probably sand and paint that rusted spacer on the top side of the strut tower on both sides!
Thanks!
No problem. But rust in one spot leads to more rust and nobody wants rust on their car.
Thanks for the video, it has given me the confidence to do the same on my 626! What is the allen hex key size for the end link? Do you hold it still while turning the 14mm nut?
Shoot I wish I remember what size it was. I'll see if I can dig it up.
Getting ready to do this on a 2002 Galant and will be replacing the coil springs as well...I have everything to do it,but my question is,do you just remove the top "cup" on the front spring?The one that the strut mount rides on,does it just pop off the spring or there a special way to get it off to transfer to the new spring..I have done struts,but never coil over types so this is a new part of ity for me..thank you
You'll need to remove it if the new units don't include them. Some do, most don't. Taking them off with an impact helps a ton. Just be very careful with the spring compressor, they can slip.
Great video. Does the car needs alignment after replacing shocks struts if you didn't remove tie rods or control arms?
+Moacir Vascocnelos Just depends, it's not a bad idea in most cases.
Great video. What size Allen key did you end up needing?
Thanks! Wish I could recall but I think maybe a 14mm? I could be totally wrong.
Probably a good idea to compare the new strut to the old strut before you re install the new strut to ensure you a have a part that fits.
Good video
James Green Thanks, I appreciate it!
When putting the in link back in do you have to do the same steps with the Alan key as well? like how you got it out
OoJ3SUSo0 Yeah
Appreciate the video. I have the same car (color and all) and mine needs struts bad.
Would this be similar on 2000 Mazda mpv??
Hello there I have a question I my car the nut in the middle is not in the center the one after you put the strut inside the spring and then you put cover and then the nut. Will this cause anything in my car or is the cause of vibration
+MrRockaroundtheclock I doubt it but it may cause some odd handling.
After watching this I think I'll pay the 400 bucks lol.
do you need an impact? would hand tools be dangerous and not tight enough?
No, not at all. Just makes is easier :)
what kind of impact wrench did you use?
Milwaukee 18V
do u need a spring compressor or can u use just a regular clamp
Yes, you need the spring tool
Johnnysshop thx I subscribed
Como se quitan los amartiguadores de atrás de un Mazda millenia 2001
What's the name of tools for spring??
Most sets come with the top, so the springs do not need to be compressed
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was using an impact on that nut on the link and never got it to move. Jesus now I see why. Sorry I am new to this.
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Do you need an alignment after that??
If it didn't need it before and you are careful to install everything exactly like it was it should be ok.
@@Johnnysshophello, my mechanic did not watch out for the white spots. and put it in the oposite way. Now my Mazda Protege 2000 when i release my wheel goes right. Wheel alignment help or it needs to be switched?
I think even Eric the Car Guy uses an impact on the spring compressors. But it's a scary thing no matter how it's done!
Yes it is!
the boot bump does not go inside the boot..
Torque specs???
I wish I was your neighbor
+MrRockaroundtheclock lol
do you need an impact? would hand tools be dangerous and not tight enough?
koofdome torque wrench + thread locker compound